Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Arauco • Moncure, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently supporting mill operations by maintaining and repairing mobile equipment to ensure equipment reliability and availability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years diesel mechanic experience.
• Minimum of 3 years vehicle or mobile equipment repair experience.
• Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting and repair experience with mobile equipment hydraulic systems.
• Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting and repair experience with mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical components, systems, and accessories used on heavy mobile equipment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and motivate others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach and ability to lead by example.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call situations as needed.
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred, with composite panel manufacturing experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all mobile equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance (PM) programs for mobile equipment.
• Serve as a maintenance resource during down days and shutdown activities.
• Partner with operators to identify and resolve equipment issues through daily communication, logbook reviews, SAP work orders, and email correspondence.
• Manage and prioritize the mobile equipment SAP work order backlog.
• Coordinate with planners to schedule mobile equipment repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with operators and other maintenance crafts to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Review action logs daily and collaborate with planners to resolve outstanding issues.
• Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining area resources, including manuals, prints, job plans, tools, and spare parts inventories.
• Create and enter follow-up work requests as needed.
• Complete assigned work orders, preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) activities according to established priorities.
• Participate in department and area improvement projects.
• Complete safety-related work orders in a timely manner based on priority.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop, office, and work environment.
• Remain aware of personnel working in the area and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Support Arauco's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Complete LASER reports for upset conditions and procedural concerns.
• Perform housekeeping activities regularly and during downtime.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the site's safety programs.
• Report all incidents, injuries, and near misses promptly.
• Understand the location and proper use of fire protection equipment.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate, plus a profit share/gain share program.
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance.
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions.
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED